(New) Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Submitted by pesachz

"From the Quaker carton (current as of 2012). Also includes variations for Bar Cookies and High Altitude Cooking. I like to substitute the craisins instead of raisins. You might also want to add a dash of nutmeg for an even better taste."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 48 cookies
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 7⁄8 cup butter, softened
• 3⁄4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1⁄2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour (for high altitude use 1 3/4 cups)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 3 cups quaker quick oats or 3 cups old fashioned oats, uncooked
• 1 cup raisins

directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars on medium speed of electric mixer until creamy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
4. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well.
5. Add oats and raisins; mix well.
6. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
7. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
8. Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.
9. For *Bar Cookies* Bake 30 to 35 minutes in an ungreased 9 x 13 - inch metal baking pan.

Reviews

[Olive]

Quaker has changed their oatmeal cookie recipe over the years, which all have been pretty good! I like this one! It is a keeper. It is simple, delicious, and most importantly to DHs liking. :) The only change I made was; instead of using all butter in the recipe, the full 7/8s cup of butter, I used ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick) plus 6 tablespoons of buttered flavored Crisco. A perfectly delicious cookie!